Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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On the third postpartum day, the nurse would expect the lochia to be:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
This discharge occurs from delivery through the 3rd day. There is dark red blood, placental debris, and clots. This discharge occurs from days 4-10. The lochia is brownish, serous, and thin. This discharge occurs from day 10 through the 6th week. The lochia is yellowish white. This is not a classification of lochia but relates to the amount of discharge.